What is "criticism" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "criticism": disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

Noun

Meaning of "criticism": a serious examination and judgment of something

Noun

Meaning of "criticism": a written evaluation of a work of literature

Noun

Synonyms:

comment, assessment, review, critique, opinion, judgment, essay, notice, elucidation, observation, examination, appraisal, study, appreciation, exposition, rave, commentary, estimate, evaluation, pan, write-up, rating, sideswipe, scorcher, reviewal, sleighride, objection, denunciation, animadversion, aspersion, slap, disparagement, slam, static, cut, stricture, swipe, reproof, pan, cavil, hit, faultfinding, censure, carping, blast, flak, knock, opprobrium, vitriol, quibble, roast, Bronx cheer, put down, zapper, brickbats, bad press, call down, caviling, critical remarks, nit-picking, panning, rap on knuckles, slap on wrist,

Antonyms:

heedlessness, estimation, guess, supposition, compliment, praise, neglect, approval, compliment, flattery, praise, estimation, guess, supposition, approval, sanction,